Thomas nomination unfolds amid sunlit Kennebunkport moment
In July, amid Atlantic breezes near a president's coastal retreat, Thomas emerged into national view as President Bush selected him for the Supreme Court. The scene framed a rags-to-redress arc from Georgia roots to a historic nomination, as the nominee sought composure amid intense scrutiny.
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Networks plan live coverage of Thomas Senate vote
The three major networks cited coverage of the Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas vote with C SPAN and Court TV ready to air live coverage while PBS plans were unclear. The piece notes the contentious hearings featuring Anita Hill and calls the debate an ugly ordeal.
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KU professor weighs in on Thomas confirmation process
KU public administration expert Phillip Cookpaper says future Supreme Court nominations will face hearings as visible and intense as those for Clarence Thomas. He notes a rising public interest driven by controversial nominees and cites Anita Hill's testimony as a turning point shaping the process.
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Senate vote leans toward confirming Thomas
AP report shows Clarence Thomas gaining Democratic support as White House holds clout. Senators Leahy Byrd Moynihan express shifting stances while Exon Dixon Shelby Breaux join Republicans to push toward a 50 vote threshold for confirmation.
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Lawrence boards backs America 2000 community move
Lawrence school officials voted to join America 2000 to align with national education goals. Educators and business leaders, about 40 strong, are shaping local targets while Education Secretary Lamar Alexander plans a Kansas launch in Wichita on Oct 29.
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City mulls fate of Old English Lutheran Church
The Lawrence Preservation Alliance urged the city commission to consider feasible alternatives to demolishing the Old English Lutheran Church at 1040 W H. A hearing directed by the Kansas Court of Appeals would allow a local attorney to present a renovation offer for the John Haskell designed building. The city also weighs options including rehearing the demolition permit, appealing to the state Supreme Court, or asking the Court of Appeals for further action.
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Sovereignty Declared in Bosnia Herzegovina Sparks Secession Talk
The central republic of Bosnia-Hercegovina declared sovereignty today, signaling groundwork for possible secession from the Yugoslav federation. Quotable: Sukgri Hardnett remarks on inspections and audits. Page references 24 and 108.
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Court overturns prison condition ruling in smoke exposure case
The Supreme Court, in a 6-2 decision, set aside a ruling allowing a Nevada inmate to sue over exposure to secondhand smoke as cruel and unusual punishment. The court sent the case back for consideration of deliberate indifference standards while also denying another inmate’s bid to challenge inhalation risks. The session included opinions on warrants for searches of containers left by the homeless and other pending issues.
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